Pueraria: The Genus Pueraria

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Wing Ming Keung
CRC Press, 8 ago 2002 - 320 pagine
Traditionally, pueraria has been utilized by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to treat hangovers, allergies, indigestion, diabetes and angina, as well as neck and shoulder pain, thirst, and fever. A more recent study showed that both daidzin and daidzein may be useful in reducing the urge for alcohol and treating alcoholism. This comprehe
 

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botanical characteristics
1
2 Ethnobotany of Pueraria species
33
3 Pueraria Ge in traditional Chinese herbal medicine
70
contraceptive efficacy and toxicological profile
84
identification and methods of analysis
99
6 Chemical components and pharmacology of the rejuvenating plant Pueraria mirifica
116
7 Biosynthesis and natural functions of Pueraria isoflavonoids
141
8 Pharmacological effects of Pueraria isoflavones on cardiovascular system
156
osteoporosis and cancer of the breast prostate and endometrium
211
12 Chemistry and hepatoprotective effect of Pueraria saponins
232
13 Mammalian metabolism of Pueraria isoflavonoids
249
14 Synthesis of naturally occurring isoflavones and their analogs
264
15 Research and development of Pueraria Gebased medicinal products in China
284
food paper textiles and chemicals
305
17 Friend or foe? Changing cultural definitions of kudzu
321
Index
339

9 Preclinical studies of kudzu Pueraria lobata as a treatment for alcohol abuse
169
10 Human studies of kudzu as a treatment for alcohol abuse
187

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